The Institute of Health Care Development (IHCD) is the Awarding Body (via Edexcel) for National Health Service (NHS) Ambulance Services throughout the United Kingdom. The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care at the Royal College ofSurgeons Edinburgh maintains standards in pre-hospital medical care for doctors, emergency service personnel and nurses.

Course Contents:

The Pre-Hospital Environment.

Patient Assessment.

Respiration & Airway Management.

Basic Life Support.

Defibrillation.

Circulation & Shock.

Medical Related Emergencies.

Trauma Related Emergencies.

Course DurationOne-day.

Assessment and CertificationAll persons passing the course practical and written assessments will receive an (IHCD) Basic Certificate valid for 3 years.